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. >>> president obama defended the u.s. military involvement in libya in an address to the nation last night. the president said the u.s. intervened to prevent a slaughter of civilians. but he ruled out expanding the mission to include removing gadafi from power. >> of course there is no question that libya and the world would be better off with gadafi out of power. i along with many other world leaders have embraced that goal. and will actively pursue it through nonmilitary means. but broadening our military mission to include regime change would be a mistake. >> the president says the u.s. can't afford to repeat the experience in iraq where he said regime change took eight years, cost thousands of american and iraqi lives and nearly a trillion dollars. >>> well, the santa cruz county board of supervisors will meet tonight in an emergency session. this comes in response to a week of devastating rain, flooding and mud slides across the county. the board will vote on declaring a local state of emergency and asking for financ
. >>> president obama defended the u.s. military involvement in libya in an address to the nation last night. the president said the u.s. intervened to prevent a slaughter of civilians. but he ruled out expanding the mission to include removing gadafi from power. >> of course there is no question that libya and the world would be better off with gadafi out of power. i along with many other world leaders have embraced that goal. and will actively pursue it through nonmilitary...
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now, the u.s. census tells us it's 16 million, up two million in two years. that is the fastest fall for the middle class since the government started counting 51 years ago. one of the areas suffering the most is otherwise advertised as "the happiest place on earth"-- the counties around disney world and orlando. just on highway 192, the road to disney world, 67 motels house about 500 homeless kids. the government counts them homeless if they have only temporary shelter. in seminole county schools, a thousand students have recently lost their homes. how many of you, in the last few weeks, have gone to bed hungry? at casselberry school, students whose families are at the poverty level or slightly above qualify for the free lunch program. we talked with some of those kids, with their parents' permission. who can tell me what it's like to feel hungry? >> it's, like, hard. you can't sleep. you just, like, wait. you just go to sleep for, like, five minutes and you wake up again. and your, like, stomach hurts, and you're thinking, "i can't sleep. i'm going to try a
now, the u.s. census tells us it's 16 million, up two million in two years. that is the fastest fall for the middle class since the government started counting 51 years ago. one of the areas suffering the most is otherwise advertised as "the happiest place on earth"-- the counties around disney world and orlando. just on highway 192, the road to disney world, 67 motels house about 500 homeless kids. the government counts them homeless if they have only temporary shelter. in seminole...
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. >> the treasury announced sanctions of qaddafi's wife and four of his u.s. sons, getting the libyan leader to defect. abc news, washington. >> in his recorded weekly address, mr. obama promises to keep up the fight to pass the paycheck act which empowers women in their fight for equal pay. they earn an average of 75 cents for every dollar a man earns. >> that's why i was disappointed. the paycheck fairness act was blocked by just two votes in the senate. that's why i'm going to keep up the reforms in that bill. >> he feels deeply about that. he wants no limit to what they can achieve. teachers in mount diablo school district has reached an agreement to reduce 39 layoffs in the schools this year. the teachers agreed yesterday to take three unpaid furlough days by june 30th. their union plans to hold two public meetings and hold a vote by the end of the month. next year's contract which takes effect july 1st won't occur until september. they sent out 93 preliminary layoff notices for next year ahead of tuesday's state-mandated pink slip deadline. so many schoo
. >> the treasury announced sanctions of qaddafi's wife and four of his u.s. sons, getting the libyan leader to defect. abc news, washington. >> in his recorded weekly address, mr. obama promises to keep up the fight to pass the paycheck act which empowers women in their fight for equal pay. they earn an average of 75 cents for every dollar a man earns. >> that's why i was disappointed. the paycheck fairness act was blocked by just two votes in the senate. that's why i'm going...
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federal reserve meeting for a top level discussion on the u.s. economy and those are watching to see about plans to keep stimulating the economy. >> if your health insurance, health net says they can't account for several hard drives. they believe they contained the health records, financial information and social security numbers for nearly 2 million people. the managed care company won't say the drives were stolen but is offering two years of credit protection. >> muni will decide tomorrow if they need to look for a new boss. they were holding a special meeting to decide whether to looking for a new executive director. current chief is the leading candidate to run the washington d.c. airport authority. he is offered that job, he will stay on san francisco 60 days to help with the transition. >> a supervisors committee is voting today on a key move to keep twitter headquartered in the city. popular social networking site has been exploring a few miles south to brisbane where there is no payroll tax. a supervisor represents the area where twitter
federal reserve meeting for a top level discussion on the u.s. economy and those are watching to see about plans to keep stimulating the economy. >> if your health insurance, health net says they can't account for several hard drives. they believe they contained the health records, financial information and social security numbers for nearly 2 million people. the managed care company won't say the drives were stolen but is offering two years of credit protection. >> muni will decide...
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meanwhile, here in the u.s. the question is whether any of the radiation leaking in japan could spread across the pacific. nuclear expert says yes in a worst case scenario. >> several reactors get so hot, they got into a molten mass that burst through the containment structures spewing radioactivity in the water, air and ground. >> they have eight-inch concrete walls so a meltdown would not likely be as bad. but if they were complete meltdowns radiation could reach the u.s. >> the fires would so hot it would send radioactive particles across the pacific. >> but the nuclear regulatory commission there is a low likelihood that radiation would reach the u.s. in harmful levels. >> despite the assurance that no harmful raise levels, there is creating a run on a specific pill. they say they are getting ten to 20 calls a day for potassium iodide pills. many pharmacies say they have sold out. the tablets usually sell for ten dollars a bottle about but they are going for as much at $60 on ebay. they say the buying spree
meanwhile, here in the u.s. the question is whether any of the radiation leaking in japan could spread across the pacific. nuclear expert says yes in a worst case scenario. >> several reactors get so hot, they got into a molten mass that burst through the containment structures spewing radioactivity in the water, air and ground. >> they have eight-inch concrete walls so a meltdown would not likely be as bad. but if they were complete meltdowns radiation could reach the u.s. >>...
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for example, is the u.s. prepared to formally recognize the opposition and give them arms? and end all diplomatic relations with the government of libya? >> george, as a practical matter we have suspended our embassy operations. we have mounted an international campaign to seize the economic lifeline that feeds gadhafi and his family. we have put in place a global arms embargo, preventing him from resupplying. and so, we will keep the pressure on, with respect to the opposition. we are in dialogue with all aspects of libyan society, civil society leaders, those who oppose the regime. but to be candid, there has not coalesced a clear-cut operation. so it's premature at this stage to talk about recognizing or providing any material support to such an opposition. >> and are you prepared to go to the united nations and seek a resolution to authorize a no-fly zone so gadhafi's planes can no longer fly? >> as you know, george, on saturday, the united nations moved extraordinarily swiftly and in unity to pass a very tough resolution, that imposed an arms embargo, an active assets
for example, is the u.s. prepared to formally recognize the opposition and give them arms? and end all diplomatic relations with the government of libya? >> george, as a practical matter we have suspended our embassy operations. we have mounted an international campaign to seize the economic lifeline that feeds gadhafi and his family. we have put in place a global arms embargo, preventing him from resupplying. and so, we will keep the pressure on, with respect to the opposition. we are in...
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but the u.s. is skeptical for the no-fly zone. it is meeting with more support from arab and gulf state governments these days. the u.s. is skeptical that it would have the desired effect. given that most of the attacks on the libyan people by gadhafi are land attacks. i wouldn't expect it just now. >> and it seems like the white house doesn't think it's wise for the u.s. to be seen as the leader of this effort. >> reporter: not at all. exactly. they want this to be a european-centered effort. that's why you have nato taking the front line on this. and they also don't want this to be seen as the u.s. pushing out gadhafi. they want this to be from the libyan people. and also from the international community, not the u.s. >> okay, jake. thanks very much. elizabeth? >> all right. >>> turning now to a story in wisconsin where thousands of angry protesters swarmed the capitol building wednesday night, shouting angrily outside the heavily-guarded senate chamber over the bill to bust wisconsin unions. chris bury has the latest this morni
but the u.s. is skeptical for the no-fly zone. it is meeting with more support from arab and gulf state governments these days. the u.s. is skeptical that it would have the desired effect. given that most of the attacks on the libyan people by gadhafi are land attacks. i wouldn't expect it just now. >> and it seems like the white house doesn't think it's wise for the u.s. to be seen as the leader of this effort. >> reporter: not at all. exactly. they want this to be a...
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the u.s. is trying to do a last-ditch effort to prevent a slaughter in benghazi. and saif gadhafi said, don't bomb us. it was very strange. listen to what he said. >> we want, even americans, to help us get rid of the remnants of those people and have a peaceful country. we want you to help us 20, you know, middle east democracy. more freedom. being peaceful. but not to threaten us with air strikes. we will not be afraid. >> and he said whatever happens is not going to cause his father to leave office. >> but i couldn't help but when we were listening with george. if you're waking up this morning and you hear that his father is considering shooting down passenger planes. american passenger planes. is he serious about that? >> well, the defense minister made that threat. and they did do lockerbie. they've taken admission for it. they do do that. clearly, one of the things that happens is you have to be prepared for some kind of retaliation. and they're threatening terrorism. >> what's your gut
the u.s. is trying to do a last-ditch effort to prevent a slaughter in benghazi. and saif gadhafi said, don't bomb us. it was very strange. listen to what he said. >> we want, even americans, to help us get rid of the remnants of those people and have a peaceful country. we want you to help us 20, you know, middle east democracy. more freedom. being peaceful. but not to threaten us with air strikes. we will not be afraid. >> and he said whatever happens is not going to cause his...
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chairman bernanke said no long-term threat to the u.s. economy, unless this is sustained for a long period of time. is that the white house view? and is there anything they think they can do about it? >> reporter: administration officials with whom i spoke this morning, say they believe it's going to be a short-term problem, as other countries try to increase capacity for oil to make up for the shortfall from libya. but they don't think this will be more than a two-month or so problem. there is leverage the u.s. can use with those other oil production -- oil producing states. such as talking about opening up the u.s. strategic petroleum reserve. so far they're not talking about using that wrench just yet. they think they can ride this out. >> there's also debate over what kind of response the u.s. should have. the rebls inside libya haven't decided to ask for it. and even though secretary of state hillary clinton said enforcing the no-fly zone is in active consideration. defense secretary robert gates seemed to tamp that down yesterday. >
chairman bernanke said no long-term threat to the u.s. economy, unless this is sustained for a long period of time. is that the white house view? and is there anything they think they can do about it? >> reporter: administration officials with whom i spoke this morning, say they believe it's going to be a short-term problem, as other countries try to increase capacity for oil to make up for the shortfall from libya. but they don't think this will be more than a two-month or so problem....
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the u.s. is saying no. secretary gates says that's not our aim. >> christiane, many thanks. >> that would be a major turn. >>> we're going to turn, now, to the disaster in the pacific. japanese officials, today, estimating that more than 18,000 people have died in the devastating earthquake and tsunami. food and tap water from the area around the damaged nuclear reactor's now under intense scrutiny for radioactive contamination. our david wright has the latest. joins us this morning from osaka, japan. david? >> reporter: good morning, robin. you know, it really seems to be one step forward, two steps back, when it comes to the efforts to contain this nuclear catastrophe. just as officials were set to announce progress, today, another setback. the good news, high-voltage power has been reconnected to three of the stricken reactors, making it possible to restart the cooling system, in hopes of averting another meltdown. then, late today, a cloud of gray smoke puffed out of reactor number three. and the seven
the u.s. is saying no. secretary gates says that's not our aim. >> christiane, many thanks. >> that would be a major turn. >>> we're going to turn, now, to the disaster in the pacific. japanese officials, today, estimating that more than 18,000 people have died in the devastating earthquake and tsunami. food and tap water from the area around the damaged nuclear reactor's now under intense scrutiny for radioactive contamination. our david wright has the latest. joins us...
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let's go. >> reporter: the number of u.s. pilots over libya could decline, with nato's announcement it will oversee the no-fly zone. but still, a crucial question. who will take over responsibility to protect civilians? meaning target gadhafi's troops? whatever happens, general ham will probably have some role, even when they hand it over to nato. robin? >> all right, martha. thank you. >>> as we said, u.s. handing over control of the massive no-fly zone to nato commanders. jake tapper is at the white house for us this morning. jake, what does this mean for u.s. involvement going forward? >> reporter: it means in a couple days, that it takes from now until the command and control of the no-fly zone is handed over to nato, the u.s. will start to even lessen its sorties over libya, even more so. and also, it means that finally, the president will be able to say that the u.s. is stepping back from that role. but, robin, as martha mentioned in her piece, there is still that huge, huge issue, the huge mission of civilian protectio
let's go. >> reporter: the number of u.s. pilots over libya could decline, with nato's announcement it will oversee the no-fly zone. but still, a crucial question. who will take over responsibility to protect civilians? meaning target gadhafi's troops? whatever happens, general ham will probably have some role, even when they hand it over to nato. robin? >> all right, martha. thank you. >>> as we said, u.s. handing over control of the massive no-fly zone to nato commanders....
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>> he'll talk about how the mission has been a success and now it's time for the u.s. to step back and play a support role. these are some of the questions that we're going to be asking our guests today on "this week." secretary of state hillary clinton and secretary of defense robert gates are questions along the lines of how long are we going to be there involved in this military action? in fact, that's a question specifically i put to defense secretary gates. do you think we'll be gone by the end of the year? will the mission be over by the end of the year? >> i don't think anybody knows the answer to that. >> and that's a difficult point for the president to have to make to the american people that we don't know how long we're going to be there so you'll probably see president obama kind of skate over the end game specifically. he'll try to paint the fact that we're receding back to a support role as an exit strategy of sorts. >> so a big question mark there. and, jake, the white house is also trying to make a clear distinction between military action in libya itse
>> he'll talk about how the mission has been a success and now it's time for the u.s. to step back and play a support role. these are some of the questions that we're going to be asking our guests today on "this week." secretary of state hillary clinton and secretary of defense robert gates are questions along the lines of how long are we going to be there involved in this military action? in fact, that's a question specifically i put to defense secretary gates. do you think...
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in that same interview i asked defense secretary gates will the u.s. have been fully pulled out of this mission by the end of 2011. secretary gates says there's no one who has an answer to that question. and the american people are skeptical and have a lot of questions. this military action has a 47% approval rating. that's allow. usually when the u.s. launches a military action there's a rally around the flag. you see numbers in the 60s and 70s. the president has his work cut out for him, that's why he's speaking to the american people tonight to boost his support and explain why they're there. >> and he will emphasize that no u.s. ground troops will be used. jake thanks very much. we'll cover the president's address, diane sawyer will anchor at 7:30 eastern. and you can see it on abc. >> anxious to hear what the president is going to say. >>> there was an unusual apology from the vice president's office after a biden staffer ushered a reporter to a storage closet to wait there. it appears that they did not want the orlando sentinel talking before the
in that same interview i asked defense secretary gates will the u.s. have been fully pulled out of this mission by the end of 2011. secretary gates says there's no one who has an answer to that question. and the american people are skeptical and have a lot of questions. this military action has a 47% approval rating. that's allow. usually when the u.s. launches a military action there's a rally around the flag. you see numbers in the 60s and 70s. the president has his work cut out for him,...
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of the u.s. by week three, we know more places have picked it up in the u.s. we're talking about minuscule, trace amounts of radiation. you would get more radiation in a flight across the globe, across the ocean. or you would find the radiation, as dr. besser showed you in a product like a banana. some of it occurs naturally in the world. this is the amount of radiation we're talking about. here's how it's detected. the first two states that we're talking about, new hampshire and massachusetts, should come as no surprise when it's in the air, when it rains or snows it comes that way, down to the ground as rain or snow. in the other two areas, north carolina and florida, this has been monitored in the air. there's about 160 monitoring stations around the globe. and, robin, the very good news is, the trace amounts have been found. george, to you, now. we will know if there's anything worse that comes in the planet right now. right now, there is not. >> that's an extensive detection system. thanks v
of the u.s. by week three, we know more places have picked it up in the u.s. we're talking about minuscule, trace amounts of radiation. you would get more radiation in a flight across the globe, across the ocean. or you would find the radiation, as dr. besser showed you in a product like a banana. some of it occurs naturally in the world. this is the amount of radiation we're talking about. here's how it's detected. the first two states that we're talking about, new hampshire and massachusetts,...
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. >>> ten u.s. sailors have been injured after the engine of a fighter jet exploded during a training exercise off san diego. engine burst into flames as the pilot was preparing to take off from the "uss john c. stennis." the injuries are described as nonlife-threatening. >>> in japan there's talk of expanding the zone around the power plant. the zone right now is 12 miles wild, but the u.s. has found higher levels of radiation in a town 20 mile away from the plant of fukushima. meantime, very low levels of radiation have been found in milk in this country in washington state, but federal officials say the levels are far too low to pose any kind of health risk. >>> switching geesars, the winns of the 319 maltz megamillions jackpot are coming forward. everyone is waiting to see will the winners hand over a share of the money to one of their very unlucky co-workers. jeremy hubbard is in albany to explain. good morning, jeremy. >> reporter: juju, good morning. that is the big question, just how generou
. >>> ten u.s. sailors have been injured after the engine of a fighter jet exploded during a training exercise off san diego. engine burst into flames as the pilot was preparing to take off from the "uss john c. stennis." the injuries are described as nonlife-threatening. >>> in japan there's talk of expanding the zone around the power plant. the zone right now is 12 miles wild, but the u.s. has found higher levels of radiation in a town 20 mile away from the plant...
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and missing from the vaults, details of britain's own roswell. 1980, u.s. airmen at a base in england saw strange lights, damaged trees in a forest. >> there is no doubt about it. this is weird. >> reporter: the files have mysteriously vanished. >> i don't think the ministry has revealed everything, by any means. the facts are too disturbing for the majority of the populous. some of them have bases and have had bases on planet earth for maybe thousands of years. >> reporter: now, my favorite nugget is every time a big sci-fi blockbuster hits the movie theaters, every time that happens, the sightings of ufos absolutely goes through the roof. >> that makes some sense. i don't see how anybody could have been fooled by the saucers they pulled out in the '60s. did you find anything in the files that made you a little more of a believer? >> reporter: well, listen. 5% of the sightings, they cannot explain. they say it doesn't mean they are aliens. but 5%, they cannot explain. so, could be anything. who knows? >> okay, nick. thanks very much. >> thanks, nick. >>> c
and missing from the vaults, details of britain's own roswell. 1980, u.s. airmen at a base in england saw strange lights, damaged trees in a forest. >> there is no doubt about it. this is weird. >> reporter: the files have mysteriously vanished. >> i don't think the ministry has revealed everything, by any means. the facts are too disturbing for the majority of the populous. some of them have bases and have had bases on planet earth for maybe thousands of years. >>...
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a chess game that has stalled now prompting more calms for the u.s. to step in with a big move, enforcing a no-fly zone. >> this would be a signal to gadhafi that the president is serious when he says, we need for gadhafi to go. >> reporter: but it would require a 24/7 air control. dozens of fighter jets that would attempt to keep gadhafi's war planes grounded. a no-fly zone could allow rebels to take a decisive step forward, stopping gadhafi's ability to launch air attacks. but it could also require u.s. bombing inside libya. to take out air defense systems. defense secretary robert gates has tried to shut the idea down. and was joined sunday by president obama's chief of staff. >> well, lots of people throw around the phrases of "no-fly zone." and they talk as though it's a game on a video game or something. >> reporter: one fear for pr victory for gadhafi, if he managed to shoot down an american jet. steve danyard is a former fighter pilot who enforced no-fly zones. >> there may be cheaper ways of providing for it. such as providing covert arms to
a chess game that has stalled now prompting more calms for the u.s. to step in with a big move, enforcing a no-fly zone. >> this would be a signal to gadhafi that the president is serious when he says, we need for gadhafi to go. >> reporter: but it would require a 24/7 air control. dozens of fighter jets that would attempt to keep gadhafi's war planes grounded. a no-fly zone could allow rebels to take a decisive step forward, stopping gadhafi's ability to launch air attacks. but it...
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his plan to try terror suspects in the u.s. has run into strong opposition in congress. >>> 22 people were killed this morning in a bombing outside a fas station in eastern pakistan. it happened in the hometown of the only christian member of pakistan's government, who was anas nated last week. and raises concern of the rising influence of the taliban and al qaeda. >>> back in this country. a close call you have to see to believe. ryan was working at 2:00 in the morning, when a car comes bailing through wall. he says, understandably, he never saw it coming. >> dear god, what the held just happened? i was walking up. coming back to finish sweeping. and the wall came at me. and knocked me down slightly. at that point, instinct took over, the minute i could move again. i jumped up and climbed over the counter. and ran to the back of the store. i was pretty bruised up. i could barely limp anywhere, at the onset. my leg had a giant bruise and knot on it about like that. this knee is pretty skinned. i banged my elbow pretty badly. if
his plan to try terror suspects in the u.s. has run into strong opposition in congress. >>> 22 people were killed this morning in a bombing outside a fas station in eastern pakistan. it happened in the hometown of the only christian member of pakistan's government, who was anas nated last week. and raises concern of the rising influence of the taliban and al qaeda. >>> back in this country. a close call you have to see to believe. ryan was working at 2:00 in the morning, when...
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that kid is now a u.s. senator. the scary thing is, the kids who can wait 8, 12 minutes, higher college completion rates. >> how do you do that? >> organize your home, so actions lead to consequences. and kids learn strategy to control their impulses. they learn to see the marshmallow as a cloud. they learn to imagine it in a different way. so, they're not tempted by it. it's all about creating organized structure. >> and the ultimate anti-tiger mom example, you're all for sleepovers. >> yeah. tiger mom thought that getting good grades is important. that's kind of important. and that's really demanding. you know one that was cognitively demanding? going to a sleepover with a bunch of 14-year-old girls. i haven't done it, personally. that's -- the gossip, the social relationships, that's what we're built for. our brain is built to socialize. >> you have a scene where two of your characters meet and fall in love for the first time. you talk about the importance of sense of smell. but you say there's things you can do
that kid is now a u.s. senator. the scary thing is, the kids who can wait 8, 12 minutes, higher college completion rates. >> how do you do that? >> organize your home, so actions lead to consequences. and kids learn strategy to control their impulses. they learn to see the marshmallow as a cloud. they learn to imagine it in a different way. so, they're not tempted by it. it's all about creating organized structure. >> and the ultimate anti-tiger mom example, you're all for...
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>>> in washington, u.s. ambassador to the united nations says gadhafi's comments seem, quote, delusional and some strong reaction among the opposition forces in libya who have taken over the city of benghazi. alex marquardt reports. >> reporter: this is hatred for gadhafi. the react to the interview with christiane amanpour ranged from disbelief to fury. >> everybody, even he lies, he knows he's lying and he knows people listening to him are aware he's lying. >> reporter: as for his claim that no force has been used, this man had evidence to the contrary. and like many here he showed us pictures of the dead far too graphic to show on television. >> he's a killer. believe me. >> he is the terrorist. we're looking for freedom and we're free the last, free at last! >> reporter: in a cafe, young libyans watched the news unfolding in their country. they had a simple wish. >> we want to die in gadhafi here. die here. >>> crude oil prices are hovering around $98 air barrel as traders keep an eye on the unrest. the
>>> in washington, u.s. ambassador to the united nations says gadhafi's comments seem, quote, delusional and some strong reaction among the opposition forces in libya who have taken over the city of benghazi. alex marquardt reports. >> reporter: this is hatred for gadhafi. the react to the interview with christiane amanpour ranged from disbelief to fury. >> everybody, even he lies, he knows he's lying and he knows people listening to him are aware he's lying. >>...
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the u.s. evacuations comes as japanese military choppers dump water on that fukushima nuclear plant. but will this really help stop the meltdown? >> also ahead, we'll take a look at all the available options at fukushima as the situation grows more desperate hour by hour. >>> difficult questions about power plant safety here in the u.s. and how our own nuclear program compares to japan's. >>> we begin with the military flights over the crippled nuclear reactor, choppers dumping water in a final attempt to stop a full meltdown. >> the u.s. urgently insisted that japan take heroic steps to head off a catastrophe. indeed, the pilots of those choppers are probably facing death. t.j. winick has the latest. good morning, t.j. >> reporter: mike and peggy, good morning. it appears the situation at the plant continues to worsen, though there has been a lot of conflicting information between what japanese officials are saying and what is being said here in the u.s. workers who might very well be on a su
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u.s. preparing to bomb libya? the u.n.'s major decision to protect libyan civilians from the gadhafi regime. >>> and also the race to stop a nuclear disaster in japan. today's desperate emergency action to stop an all outright meltdown. it is friday, march 18th. >>> good morning, everyone. i'm peggy bunker. >> and i'm rob nelson. >>> military action against libya could happen in just a matter of hours. meanwhile, moammar gadhafi's son interviewed exclusively with abc news is now responding and is as defiant as ever. >>> and as nuclear crisis escalates in japan, the west coast of the united states is now on alert already monitoring radiation levels there. >> it's funny, too, because they say they have those monitors up already. in seattle, your hometown, will be the first place to know if a wave does hit us. >> and the epa will be watching that closely. that's for sure. >>> we do begin with the dramatic decision to take military action in libya. the u.n. security council voted just hours ag
u.s. preparing to bomb libya? the u.n.'s major decision to protect libyan civilians from the gadhafi regime. >>> and also the race to stop a nuclear disaster in japan. today's desperate emergency action to stop an all outright meltdown. it is friday, march 18th. >>> good morning, everyone. i'm peggy bunker. >> and i'm rob nelson. >>> military action against libya could happen in just a matter of hours. meanwhile, moammar gadhafi's son interviewed exclusively...
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oh, man. >>> first, we do have two u.s. airmen recovering this morning after their disabled warplane crashed in libya. >> abc's alex marquardt traveled to the remote desert town where villagers came to the rescue. >> reporter: so many villagers came to the crash site there's now a dirt path leading through the wheat. its wings and tail fins, almost the only recognizable part. the rest burned almost beyond recognition. at first we were scared. we thought it was a gadhafi plane that would strike us, this man said. aboard the f-15, two crew members, the pilot and seated behind hip the weapons systems officer. the plane preparing for an air strike carries heavy weaponry. at 11:33 p.m. equipment failure. the weapons officer ejects first. followed within a second by the pilot. the two parachuting down into the darkness. the pilot, separated from his partner, holds a gps beacon and a pistol. he sees villagers approaching and radios for help. just after 1:30 a.m. u.s. jets arrive dropping two 500-pound bombs to push back the uniden
oh, man. >>> first, we do have two u.s. airmen recovering this morning after their disabled warplane crashed in libya. >> abc's alex marquardt traveled to the remote desert town where villagers came to the rescue. >> reporter: so many villagers came to the crash site there's now a dirt path leading through the wheat. its wings and tail fins, almost the only recognizable part. the rest burned almost beyond recognition. at first we were scared. we thought it was a gadhafi...
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the u.s. military's role in libya. >> republicans are now demanding specifics from the president about his goals in libya. john hendren has the latest from washington. good morning, john. >> reporter: good morning. as the military operation in libya enters its sixth day, at least in public, moammar gadhafi is showing no sign of giving up. sources say obama administration officials have told european allies they want to hand off control of the international operation in libya this week. nato is already activating ships and planes in the mediterranean, a move president obama describes as u.s. exit strategy. >> the exit strategy will be executed this week in the sense that we will be pulling back from our much more active efforts to shape the environment. >> reporter: in benghazi they're cheering a no-fly zone as airborne life line. pro-democracy rebels are holding onto territory in eastern libya as moammar gadhafi's air force stands by. their advance is stalled. secretary of state hillary clinto
the u.s. military's role in libya. >> republicans are now demanding specifics from the president about his goals in libya. john hendren has the latest from washington. good morning, john. >> reporter: good morning. as the military operation in libya enters its sixth day, at least in public, moammar gadhafi is showing no sign of giving up. sources say obama administration officials have told european allies they want to hand off control of the international operation in libya this...
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the president's message to the u.s. and the world after american military involvement in libya. >> president obama's explanation for why it was so necessary for the u.s. to take action. it's tuesday, march 29th. >> announcer: for abc news, this is "world news now." >>> and good morning, everybody. i'm rob nelson. >> i'm peggy bunker. >>> the president made his strategies public as opposition forces pushed their way into more of moammar gadhafi's territory in libya. we'll have the latest. >>> also ahead in this half hour, strange story here. an honor student in florida is in some pretty big trouble after her trip to a car dealership. now, police accuse her of getting a gun when her mom refused to sign the loan application. >> you're going to want to hear how this one turns out. >> oh, man. >>> also, a little on the strange side. some people in suburban denver swear that they saw something that reminds them of the movie "close encounter of the third kind." they say they saw it. what exactly did they see? we'll look into t
the president's message to the u.s. and the world after american military involvement in libya. >> president obama's explanation for why it was so necessary for the u.s. to take action. it's tuesday, march 29th. >> announcer: for abc news, this is "world news now." >>> and good morning, everybody. i'm rob nelson. >> i'm peggy bunker. >>> the president made his strategies public as opposition forces pushed their way into more of moammar gadhafi's...
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the case has damaged u.s. relations with pakistan, a key ally in the war on terror. >>> free speech was the winner at the supreme court, even if that speech is by most people's measure filled with hatred. the case involving the small right -- or the right of the small fundamentalist church to protest near the funerals of soldiers killed overseas. our supreme court correspondent and "nightline" anchor, terry moran, has the details. >> reporter: their protests are so outrageous and so cruel -- ♪ america >> reporter: that the question for many americans is simple -- how can this be legal? the supreme court answered. "speech is powerful," chief justice john roberts wrote in the court's opinion. "it can stir people to action, move them to tears of both joy and sorrow and as it did here, inflict great pain. we cannot react to that pain by punishing the speaker." the court held that because the protests deal with public issues -- gays in the military, war in iraq -- they are protected under the constitution. "we do
the case has damaged u.s. relations with pakistan, a key ally in the war on terror. >>> free speech was the winner at the supreme court, even if that speech is by most people's measure filled with hatred. the case involving the small right -- or the right of the small fundamentalist church to protest near the funerals of soldiers killed overseas. our supreme court correspondent and "nightline" anchor, terry moran, has the details. >> reporter: their protests are so...
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toyota is telling its u.s. dealers to stop ordering certain replacement parts made in japan unless they're needed for specific repairs. >>> the head of the utility that owns the fukushima nuclear plant is now hospitalized. he was brought in today with high blood pressure as well as some dizziness. meanwhile, u.s. robots will soon be moving through dangerous areas of that stricken facility. the robots will provide video and take readings of radiation levels there. the japanese are now offering $5,000 every day to be a front-line geiger counter operator, checking areas for radiation ahead of clean-up workers. >>> and this is becoming an all-too familiar scene in japan. a mass burial for earthquake and tsunami victims. the overwhelming number of victims has forced the japanese to abandon their traditional cremation ceremonies. this community alone plans about 400 more burials in the coming days. >>> right here in new york, some political heavyweights showed up to mourn geraldine ferrero. ed koch and charlie rangel
toyota is telling its u.s. dealers to stop ordering certain replacement parts made in japan unless they're needed for specific repairs. >>> the head of the utility that owns the fukushima nuclear plant is now hospitalized. he was brought in today with high blood pressure as well as some dizziness. meanwhile, u.s. robots will soon be moving through dangerous areas of that stricken facility. the robots will provide video and take readings of radiation levels there. the japanese are now...
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scientists in the u.s. are sounding the alarm here that we are woefully unprepared. >> we have a number of cities on the eastern seaboard that are at risk for major earthquakes. boston, new york city, charleston, south carolina. >> reporter: it's not just california. the most dangerous zone is in the middle of the country, in the lower midwest. the last big one here was in 1895 and when, not if, when, it happens again, there would be millions left homeless and billions in damages. >> it's like a hard, cold slab that allows energy to travel very efficiently. in california the rocks are relatively hot, shattered and energy dissipates quicker. >> reporter: gary patterson is a geologist in memphis and he showed us old buildings across his city that he says would never make it. they were built long before current codes with old brick masonry. school buildings, police and fire departments. >> areas that may receive the most damage, you would expect those fire department buildings may not be operational. >> report
scientists in the u.s. are sounding the alarm here that we are woefully unprepared. >> we have a number of cities on the eastern seaboard that are at risk for major earthquakes. boston, new york city, charleston, south carolina. >> reporter: it's not just california. the most dangerous zone is in the middle of the country, in the lower midwest. the last big one here was in 1895 and when, not if, when, it happens again, there would be millions left homeless and billions in damages....
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in 1973 the u.s. produced 64% of all the oil it consumed while importing the rest from foreign sources. half of that from opec. in 2010, 61% of the oil we consumed came from overseas while our piece of the pie shrank to less than 40%. almost ten years after 9/11 and a rededication to reducing oil imports, still no change. >> political will is the main thing that's keeping us from relying less on foreign oil. we can't change things overnight. we need to bring down the cost of alternatives and push them into the economy, but if we don't get started now we'll never get there. >> reporter: advancements in technology have increased american production but not nearly enough to reduce oil imports. >> the increase in u.s. domestic production is certainly a positive sign. it can't close the gap all by itself. >> reporter: and on the consumer side, hybrid and electric cars are a viable alternative to their gas guzzling counterparts, but they represent less than 3% of the car market. in order to make a significa
in 1973 the u.s. produced 64% of all the oil it consumed while importing the rest from foreign sources. half of that from opec. in 2010, 61% of the oil we consumed came from overseas while our piece of the pie shrank to less than 40%. almost ten years after 9/11 and a rededication to reducing oil imports, still no change. >> political will is the main thing that's keeping us from relying less on foreign oil. we can't change things overnight. we need to bring down the cost of alternatives...
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. >> we strongly believe that if we continue to place congo on the back burner of u.s. policy, it will indeed come back to haunt us. the federal budget may be a zero sum game but our morality, our sense of decency, our compassion for our fellow human beings is not. >> now, the situation is especially bleak for females in congo where more than 1,000 women and girls are raped every month. half of those victims have no access to medical treatment. >>> and now to the environmental mess along the southern california coast. millions of dead fish have turned up there at a marina. experts blame it on nature, not pollution or even poisoning. mike von fremd reports from redondo beach. >> reporter: at sunrise those with a view of normally pristine king harbor could not believe their eyes. millions of sardines floating dead in the water. >> i've never seen anything like it. i mean, the water's silver from the fish. >> reporter: emergency calls went out. the fear was that this was some sort of chemical spill. the fish and water immediately tested. >> there are no signs of oil or che
. >> we strongly believe that if we continue to place congo on the back burner of u.s. policy, it will indeed come back to haunt us. the federal budget may be a zero sum game but our morality, our sense of decency, our compassion for our fellow human beings is not. >> now, the situation is especially bleak for females in congo where more than 1,000 women and girls are raped every month. half of those victims have no access to medical treatment. >>> and now to the...
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u.s., and what about the threats to bomb airlines? >>> tonight, disaster in the pacific as the frightening aftershocks continue. radiation turns up in the japanese food and water supply. amid signs of progress at the nuclear reactors. >>> good evening. it was a history-making day for this nation. a nation still at war in iraq and afghanistan. the u.s. has now joined a third battlefront, firing missiles into another nation, libya. a coalition of 21 countries trying to stop moammar gadhafi from waging war on his own people. before the attack, there were dramatic images of a libyan military plane brought down, not clear how, as gadhafi forcess continue to descend on the rebel stronghold. what is at risk for the united states tonight and what happens next? our team has been reporting on the big events all day, and we'll begin with martha raddatz in washington. martha. >> reporter: the u.s. and its allies said they would protect the people of libya, and that's what they're trying to do tonight,
u.s., and what about the threats to bomb airlines? >>> tonight, disaster in the pacific as the frightening aftershocks continue. radiation turns up in the japanese food and water supply. amid signs of progress at the nuclear reactors. >>> good evening. it was a history-making day for this nation. a nation still at war in iraq and afghanistan. the u.s. has now joined a third battlefront, firing missiles into another nation, libya. a coalition of 21 countries trying to stop...
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just like the u.s., britain is wrestling with a huge deficit. more than a quarter million protesters turned out. as you can see, there were clashes with police. >>> still ahead as we continue, the unexpected 180 on the american dream. we ask suze orman why is she suddenly changing course. >>> a famous comedian apologizing to kirstie alley after what he said about this dance. >>> later in the broadcast, the coolest concert you'll ever see and hear. nearly an entire orchestra made of ice. what's all this? big news! we have another way to help you save. oh, really? how? by bundling. if you get your homeowners and auto insurance together, we give you even more savings. gallon big bundle. [ chuckling ] home and auto together. it's like peanut butter and jelly. oh, or like burgers and fries. or pickles and ice cream. unicorns and glitter! no? bundling to save you more. now, that's progressive! call or click today. financial advice, but suze orman has changed course on the american dream. known for sticking to her guns, what are we to think now? here's
just like the u.s., britain is wrestling with a huge deficit. more than a quarter million protesters turned out. as you can see, there were clashes with police. >>> still ahead as we continue, the unexpected 180 on the american dream. we ask suze orman why is she suddenly changing course. >>> a famous comedian apologizing to kirstie alley after what he said about this dance. >>> later in the broadcast, the coolest concert you'll ever see and hear. nearly an entire...
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and tonight, the u.s. is calling for all americans within a 50-mile radius of the nuclear plant to evacuate. the military is keeping a safe distance, as well. as for the japanese, they say they are still trying to power up the water pumps that would help cool the reactors but whether that can happen is anyone's guess, diane, and it does not look good. >> it's a question i want to ask, martha, to our nuclear expert, former congressional adviser. joe, cirincione, what can the workers do? is it too late to do anything? >> it's hard to see what they can do, diane. we had 800 workers there. they couldn't contain it. the situation's been getting worse. this is really a last line of defense. the 50 workers are doing their best, they may give their lives in this. but it's hard for me to see how they can get enough water or have enough reinforcement to the containment vehicles to prevent the core meltdown and a possible breach of two reactors. >> let's talk about the worst case scenario. you have multiple core melt
and tonight, the u.s. is calling for all americans within a 50-mile radius of the nuclear plant to evacuate. the military is keeping a safe distance, as well. as for the japanese, they say they are still trying to power up the water pumps that would help cool the reactors but whether that can happen is anyone's guess, diane, and it does not look good. >> it's a question i want to ask, martha, to our nuclear expert, former congressional adviser. joe, cirincione, what can the workers do? is...
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just after 1:30 a.m., u.s. jets arrive, dropping two 500-pound bombs, to push back the unidentified group. at 2:19 a.m., two ospreys reach the stranded fighter pilot. above, choppers stand ready with marines, but they're not needed. one of the ospreys lands and the stranded pilot is rescued. the second crew member landed in a nearby field. the 27-year-old injured his ankles, but was okay. he hid near a farm. the owner of that farm was hit by shrapnel in the bomb dropped to protect the downed airmen. despite the wound, he says he understands. "it was to protect their pilots," he says. "it was a misunderstanding. we forgive them and we thank the coalition forces." another family member told us there was confusion, the airmen thought theville anders were gadhafi forces. but they weren't. they gave the crew member feud and juice and helped him get back to benghazi, where he was eventually picked up by american forces. the family kept his helmet. alex marquardt, abc news, got sultan in eastern libya. >>> and it is h
just after 1:30 a.m., u.s. jets arrive, dropping two 500-pound bombs, to push back the unidentified group. at 2:19 a.m., two ospreys reach the stranded fighter pilot. above, choppers stand ready with marines, but they're not needed. one of the ospreys lands and the stranded pilot is rescued. the second crew member landed in a nearby field. the 27-year-old injured his ankles, but was okay. he hid near a farm. the owner of that farm was hit by shrapnel in the bomb dropped to protect the downed...
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today, scientists in the u.s. say we're unprepared. >> a number of cities are at risk on the eastern seaboard for major earthquakes. boston, new york city, charleston. >> reporter: it's not just california. the most dangerous zone is in the middle of the country. in the lower midwest. the last big one here was in 1895. and when, not if, when it happens again, millions would be left homeless and billions in damages. >> in the center of the united states, it's like a hard, cold slab that allows the energy to travel. in california, energy dissipates quicker. >> reporter: jerry is a geologist in memphis. he shows us old buildings that would never make it. they were built long before the strict codes. >> in areas that may receive the most damage, you would expect that those fire department buildings may not be operational. >> reporter: the scientists suggest we test early warning systems. which were working in japan and may have made a difference. they are pushing for more aggressive building codes. and new rules to re
today, scientists in the u.s. say we're unprepared. >> a number of cities are at risk on the eastern seaboard for major earthquakes. boston, new york city, charleston. >> reporter: it's not just california. the most dangerous zone is in the middle of the country. in the lower midwest. the last big one here was in 1895. and when, not if, when it happens again, millions would be left homeless and billions in damages. >> in the center of the united states, it's like a hard, cold...
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and the u.s. attorney's office to conduct an investigation. d.a. george gascon it's because new information has come to light and the district attorney's office doesn't have the resources the public defenders. they released surveillance video of several undercover officers claiming they broke the law in several drug and robbery cases. nearly 60 days have been thrown out as a result. >> people spent hours in lane outside bay area apple stores to get the first new ipad 2. this the line in emeryville which stretched for several blocks. there was a huge line in apple store in san francisco. new ipad is thinner, lighter and faster with two cameras. they did not take pre-orders so anyone that wants to buy one will have to wait in line. people waiting for delivery, they will begin to sell them online early this morning. >> let's go back and talk to spencer christian. she using our technology to track the tsunami advisory in the wake of this terrible earthquake. >> just in the past. there has been a lot of seismic activity. there have been aftershocks ragi
and the u.s. attorney's office to conduct an investigation. d.a. george gascon it's because new information has come to light and the district attorney's office doesn't have the resources the public defenders. they released surveillance video of several undercover officers claiming they broke the law in several drug and robbery cases. nearly 60 days have been thrown out as a result. >> people spent hours in lane outside bay area apple stores to get the first new ipad 2. this the line in...
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>>reporter: 2 of the 3 judges on the u.s. circuit court of appeals panel are from san probably already familiar with the disputed voting system. since 2004 the rank choice system has allowed san francisco voters to pick the top 3 choices in a race. if no candidate collects majority of first place ballot, the person who comes in last is eliminated. and those who chose that candidate have the vote transferred to the second choice or third until someone wins. recent poll found voter confusion but steven hill the architect of the system says other survey indicate voter understand. >> that doesn't mean necessarily they could sit down and count the ballot for you. but they understand what they have to do as voters. that is to rank 1, 2, 3 and they feel comfortable doing that. >>reporter: ron is lead plaintiff trying to undo rank choice. he was unsuccessful candidate for supervisor in 2006. >> i believe it is not a constitutional system because vote versus no ability to be able to say who the final 3 candidates are. >> what they are
>>reporter: 2 of the 3 judges on the u.s. circuit court of appeals panel are from san probably already familiar with the disputed voting system. since 2004 the rank choice system has allowed san francisco voters to pick the top 3 choices in a race. if no candidate collects majority of first place ballot, the person who comes in last is eliminated. and those who chose that candidate have the vote transferred to the second choice or third until someone wins. recent poll found voter...
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the u.s. will share any information with mexican law enforcement. the mexican president agreed to the flights when met with president obama on march 3. the legality of the flights is in question by critics because mexico's constitution forbids foreign militaries to operate within its territory in extremely limited situations. so the debate is whether over this calls as one of those limited situations. >>> one of the world's best snowplow muslims is fighting for -- best known muslims is fighting for the freedom of two american hijackers jailed in iran. muhammad ali cent a letter asking for the release of the former berkeley students. they have been held on spy charges since 2009. the third hiker sarah shourd of oakland was released last year. he asks them to show mercy and compassion to the hikers. >> a narrow escape for two police officers in st. louis, missouri. watch this tape. police were called in to direct traffic after two separate freeway accidents. a third scent happene accidentn a mot
the u.s. will share any information with mexican law enforcement. the mexican president agreed to the flights when met with president obama on march 3. the legality of the flights is in question by critics because mexico's constitution forbids foreign militaries to operate within its territory in extremely limited situations. so the debate is whether over this calls as one of those limited situations. >>> one of the world's best snowplow muslims is fighting for -- best known muslims is...
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. >> he added in libya the u.s. had international mandate for action, broad coalition, support of arab country and plea from the lybian people. >> as president i refuse to wait for the image of slairt an mass graves before taking action. >> the president said he will work politically to remove kadafi 40 power but the military mission does not include regime change and he added nato will take over the lead in the military action this wednesday. house minority leader pelosi stood by the president action. >> i think the president was courageous news doing that. i think it accomplished its goal. saved tens of thousands of lives. >> pelosi says members of congress are concerned that the mr. to act. >> to do nothing in the case when a man on path of show no mercy is not remain neutral. >> but congresswoman spear said the president should have told congress and what the end game will be before going in. >> this is has the pl fingerprint of afghanistan all over again. >> l she's not ready inform condemn the president action
. >> he added in libya the u.s. had international mandate for action, broad coalition, support of arab country and plea from the lybian people. >> as president i refuse to wait for the image of slairt an mass graves before taking action. >> the president said he will work politically to remove kadafi 40 power but the military mission does not include regime change and he added nato will take over the lead in the military action this wednesday. house minority leader pelosi...
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details the britain 1980 of u.s. airmen saw strange light. damaged trees in a forest. >> no doubt about it this is weird. >>reporter: vanished. >> i don't think the ministry has revealed everything by any means. the facts are too disturbing for the majority of the pop la. >> some of them actually have bases and have had bases on planet earth for maybe thousands of years. >>reporter: that was nick watt reporting. by the way every time a big sci-fi blockbuster hits the movie theaters the sightings of uf o go through the roof. let's get another check on the forecast. good nature to watch our spots uf o. >> i don't think so. clouds thicken. my forecast is out of this world but one we would wish for out of this world. rain coming our way tomorrow morning 8:00 o'clock. thickening clouds but dry tomorrow. temperatures in the morning generally in the 50's. by midday we see kbs warming up to about 60 or 64 degrees or so and late afternoon we see high pressure climbing in the mid to upper 60's so pleasant day even with the increasing clouds but rain is
details the britain 1980 of u.s. airmen saw strange light. damaged trees in a forest. >> no doubt about it this is weird. >>reporter: vanished. >> i don't think the ministry has revealed everything by any means. the facts are too disturbing for the majority of the pop la. >> some of them actually have bases and have had bases on planet earth for maybe thousands of years. >>reporter: that was nick watt reporting. by the way every time a big sci-fi blockbuster hits...
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the u.s. government announces plans to airlift americans from danger. >> it's because of the critical situation at the devastated nuclear plant. workers on a race against time before radiation spreads. but one expert tells abc news, it's almost too late. >>> and good morning, everyone. i'm mike marusarz, in for rob nelson. >> and i'm peggy bunker. despite little radiation risk in most of japan, this morning, there's a race to leave the country. >> for the first time, the u.s. has authorized the evacuation of family members of american diplomats. charter planes are being used to fly americans away from danger. >> and the u.s. is pressuring japan to step up its efforts to avert a nuclear meltdown. they dropped sea water on the crippled reactors today. a heroic step, since the pilots are risking their lives to complete that mission. >> and the tokyo stock market, dropping once again. >>> it was a night of high-level phone calls over the nuclear crisis, as president obama spoke to the japanese pri
the u.s. government announces plans to airlift americans from danger. >> it's because of the critical situation at the devastated nuclear plant. workers on a race against time before radiation spreads. but one expert tells abc news, it's almost too late. >>> and good morning, everyone. i'm mike marusarz, in for rob nelson. >> and i'm peggy bunker. despite little radiation risk in most of japan, this morning, there's a race to leave the country. >> for the first time,...
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president obama, explaining the u.s. involvement in libya, said it was the right thing to do. >> the united states and the world faced a choice. gadhafi declared he would show no mercy to his own people. it was not in our national interest to let that happen. i refused to let that happen. >> reporter: mr. obama said in ten days, the coalition stopped moammar gadhafi's advance, doing so without u.s. ground troops and with a full transfer of power to nato tomorrow. in fact, just hours after the president's speech, secretary of state hillary clinton arrived in london, for an international conference about libya. but president obama said broadening the mission to include a regime change would be a mistake. >> we are now fighting on the side of the pro -- the anti-gadhafi rebels. we are paving the way for them. he should acknowledge that. >> reporter: libyan rebels have recaptured all of the area they lost over a we they're within 60 miles of moammar gadhafi's hometown. this man said, god willing, the rebels will take sirte.
president obama, explaining the u.s. involvement in libya, said it was the right thing to do. >> the united states and the world faced a choice. gadhafi declared he would show no mercy to his own people. it was not in our national interest to let that happen. i refused to let that happen. >> reporter: mr. obama said in ten days, the coalition stopped moammar gadhafi's advance, doing so without u.s. ground troops and with a full transfer of power to nato tomorrow. in fact, just hours...
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parts shortages are now spreading to their u.s. operations. toyota told u.s. dealers tuesday to stop ordering more than 200 replacement parts. and honda says it is slowing production at u.s. assembly plants to conserve parts. >>> nintendo's 3d gaming console is off to strong sales in stores. it's the highest of any handheld system in its history. it did not release actual sales figures from sunday. >>> and talk with a room with a view. the world's tallest hotel is open for business. the ritz carlton hong kong opened its doors for on tuesday. all 312 rooms have city and harbor views. there are also six restaurants, a spa with floor-to-ceiling windows and an indoor infinity pool. if you're afraid of heights, might not be for you. i'll take. >> i'll take it. wow. >>> next on this wednesday, a bullet pierces an airline full of passengers. >>> how about this? swallowed whole by a sink hole in her backyard. and it's happened before. >> wow. >>> plus, cleveland's revenge, as lebron james takes on his former team. we have the highlights, coming up. it's pain relief wi
parts shortages are now spreading to their u.s. operations. toyota told u.s. dealers tuesday to stop ordering more than 200 replacement parts. and honda says it is slowing production at u.s. assembly plants to conserve parts. >>> nintendo's 3d gaming console is off to strong sales in stores. it's the highest of any handheld system in its history. it did not release actual sales figures from sunday. >>> and talk with a room with a view. the world's tallest hotel is open for...
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the u.s. house, followed by two men who related their accounts of family members recruited by islamic radicals. >> one-quarter of mortgages are under water this morning. a fit of all of our wealth was quite out. you cannot draw on that farm policy, given the financial realities. >> john hulsman advises governments and businesses about the political risks of the world today and tomorrow. this sunday, his insight on the intersection of farm policy and money. now, microsoft chairman bill gates talks about his philanthropic organization, the bill and melinda gates foundation. his career at microsoft as well as education and global health care. this took place at the economic club of washington, d.c. and is about an hour. >> we are very pleased and honored tonight to have bill gates as our special guest. as i said at the outset, this is in the 25 years of the club, the biggest turnout we have ever had. i don't think it is because the interviewer skills were so great. i think it's because everybody
the u.s. house, followed by two men who related their accounts of family members recruited by islamic radicals. >> one-quarter of mortgages are under water this morning. a fit of all of our wealth was quite out. you cannot draw on that farm policy, given the financial realities. >> john hulsman advises governments and businesses about the political risks of the world today and tomorrow. this sunday, his insight on the intersection of farm policy and money. now, microsoft chairman...
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u.s. persons, there have been one or two u.s. persons, and organizations that have a physical presence or assets here, which is probably a handful. the vast majority of these groups have no presence, no property, no rights, and therefore ruling in this case that we are due process applies , one must provide notice. it would not burden the gut -- the government and would provide for fair process. >> the case will be submitted for decision. thank you both for your excellent presentation. i realize we had to make some changes to the schedule for logistical reasons and i appreciate your accommodation of that, too. we will take a 10 minute recess and then return. [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2011] >> now, microsoft chairman bill gates talks about his philanthropic organization called the bill and melinda gates foundation. his career at microsoft, as well as education and global healthcare. this took place at the economic club of washington d.c. it is about a
u.s. persons, there have been one or two u.s. persons, and organizations that have a physical presence or assets here, which is probably a handful. the vast majority of these groups have no presence, no property, no rights, and therefore ruling in this case that we are due process applies , one must provide notice. it would not burden the gut -- the government and would provide for fair process. >> the case will be submitted for decision. thank you both for your excellent presentation. i...
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as the judge pointed out nothing in the u.s. constitution authorizes congress to force americans to buy any thing. worse yet, for the first time in history, this law empowers the government to actually dictate how doctors treat privately insured patients. even if you have etna are cigna are united healthcare or some other plan, the government is in charge of your care. here is right here. it says insurance companies can pay only those doctors who follow whatever dictates the secretary of health and human services imposes in the name of quality. that covers everything in medicine whether you are ob/gyn decides to do a caesarean section. your medical treatments are going to be entered into a national electronic database. your doctors' decisions are going to be monitored. and your doctor is going to have to choose between doing what is right for you and staying in the government's good graces. you heard the president promised that he was going to solve the problem of the uninsured by making health insurance affordable. that is not
as the judge pointed out nothing in the u.s. constitution authorizes congress to force americans to buy any thing. worse yet, for the first time in history, this law empowers the government to actually dictate how doctors treat privately insured patients. even if you have etna are cigna are united healthcare or some other plan, the government is in charge of your care. here is right here. it says insurance companies can pay only those doctors who follow whatever dictates the secretary of health...
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but the u.s. department of labor women's bureau has done a great job of the putting information on its website. that is emerging industries, it presents us with a new opportunity to not to make the same mistakes all over again about leaving women out of high- paying, high-quality job opportunities. here is a very important issue that think we all need to pay attention to it. >> nicole mason, if she could stand up. her group produced a report that dealt with that issue is initially. p.m.,re coming up on 1:30 and we want to once again thank you for leading the charge on this. an amazing report. i open my remarks by failing to in knowledge the person who really was responsible for bringing us together. the president, i have to say, his vision and his commitment to women and children, and it is infused throughout the administration. that is how we got here today. i am so proud of him and i think all of our panelists and our host. the center for american progress for hosting this year, and for all the
but the u.s. department of labor women's bureau has done a great job of the putting information on its website. that is emerging industries, it presents us with a new opportunity to not to make the same mistakes all over again about leaving women out of high- paying, high-quality job opportunities. here is a very important issue that think we all need to pay attention to it. >> nicole mason, if she could stand up. her group produced a report that dealt with that issue is initially....
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through that we were able to document that women were half of all u.s. workers on u.s. payrolls and increasingly becoming breadwinners for their families. without the work done year after jeer in the statistical agencies to tell us, we wouldn't know. that is why this report is so exciting because what it's done is pull together data from a whole variety of agencies to tell us a story about what is happening to women in america. now i want to introduce the first presenter and then go on to painl where we're going to accept some of the fundings and i do not have the opportunity to introduce the whole panel and note it was a distinguished group so we will hear more about that in a minute. first the author, first of all, it is just plaveragee to introduce becky blank. she's one of my favorite economists, role model for us in the field. right now she's a long title -- accounting deputy secretary and undersecretary for economic affairs at the department of commerce which she overseas the 12 bureaus and functions as chief operating officer and head of the economics and statist
through that we were able to document that women were half of all u.s. workers on u.s. payrolls and increasingly becoming breadwinners for their families. without the work done year after jeer in the statistical agencies to tell us, we wouldn't know. that is why this report is so exciting because what it's done is pull together data from a whole variety of agencies to tell us a story about what is happening to women in america. now i want to introduce the first presenter and then go on to painl...